Baltimore City 20s bands

Looking to book a swingin’ 20s Band? Then come check out our selection of top-notch decade bands here on GigMasters. From wedding receptions to themed parties, a 20s Band can add the perfect vintage flair to your special event. Find one now in the Baltimore City County, MD area.

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Do you love the Jazz Standards, the Great American Songbook, the fabulous, danceable tunes from the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s? From the Gershwins and Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Lorenz & Hart, to the great Cole Porter - we bring them all and make you feel like Fred & Ginger.
Or do you dig the cooler repertoire? Charlie Parker, mysterious Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, zany Eddie Jeffersion and Jon Hendricks vocalese? Here's to the Ladies Who Scat! is one of our themes.
Go all the way back to the...(more)

Jazz Band from
Rockville,
MD (32 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

Trumpet player Bags Howard performs with a variety of dixieland, jug band, blues and jazz groups with some of the most talented and exciting musicians in the Baltimore- Washington area.
The Riverside Carnival Band is Bags' traditional jazz band. Named for Mardi Gras, it can be a full seven man traditional jazz band for large parties/dances or a duet or trio for smaller settings. They play all types of events including Mardi Gras parties, 1920s or Retro weddings, New Orleans style funerals,...(more)

Jazz Band from
Edgewater,
MD (27 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

GIGMASTERS "RISING STAR" AWARD WINNING BIG BAND FOR 2010, 2011, and 2012! Swing Machine is also the recipient of the "BEST OF 2012" Award for Corporate Events!
LISTEN TO OUR AUDIO SAMPLES, AND COMPARE US TO ANY OTHER BAND. We are the Washington DC area's Premier Big Band!
Read the "Who's Who" of our Group Members listed above. And if one of them is not available for a gig, our "substitute" list is just as impressive. Frankly, the list is MUCH larger, but there's only a limited...(more)

One of the best small swing era groups in the Washington D.C. and mid-atlantic region, Blue Sky 5 has been entertaining lindy hoppers, partygoers, wedding guests and fans of swing/big band music for nearly a decade! Airplay on 84 jazz and swing stations in USA and worldwide. Regular performers at the Kennedy Center Millenium Stage, and appearances at Lincoln Center in NYC.
There's brilliant standards by Gershwin, Porter, Kahn, Loesser, in the style of Goodman, Shaw, Basie, and...(more)

Swing Band from
Washington,
DC (33 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

It's that Old Hollywood sound and feel you have been looking for. Warren Priske and his Old Hollywood Jazz Band deliver classic standards from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing, Nat 'King' Cole, Mel Tormé, Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Buble, and so many more. Warren preserves the timing, swagger and traditional style that made these songs so irresistible. He performs this timeless material in a flexible variety of ensemble sizes suited for your...(more)

Jazz Band from
Washington,
DC (35 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

Background Jazz LLC provides exactly what it describes...background jazz! So, if you are looking for a jazz duo, trio, or quartet to provide only instrumental jazz in the background for your private event (corporate event, wedding, private party) then we are the group for you!(more)

Jazz Band from
Washington,
DC (36 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

I am a trumpet / cornet player & leader and specialize in Roaring 20's Jazz and New Orleans Dixieland Jazz. Can perform with small bands from a quartet up to a 10 piece Roaring 20's Orchestra. Have performed at many 20's Jazz clubs throughout the North east and now Florida. I do travel from the north to the south to perform and lead these bands. Also am the leader of very top notch New Orleans Dixieland Jazz band that has performed at some of the top festivals and societies on the east...(more)

20s Band from
New Cumberland,
PA (63 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

Smooth, jazzy, swinging, and classy, describes the sounds of this diverse group. The group is made up of piano, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, and a female vocalist. Their repertoire includes JAZZ STANDARDS,DIXIEAND, SMOOTH JAZZ, BROADWAY STNADARDS, R&B, AND COMTEMPORARY MUSIC. They feature selections from - GEORGE GERSHWIN, COLE PORTER, DUKE ELLINGTON, FRANK SINATRA, JOHN COLTRANE, BILLIE HOLIDAY, SADE, AND MORE! The group can also go out as a duo or trio. YOU CAN HEAR OUR MUSIC HERE ON...(more)

Jazz Band from
Lansdowne,
PA (84 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

We're so glad you're here. Five things to know about us:
1. We're friendly, flexible, top-shelf musicians who love the worldwide evolution of jazz in the 20th century. And who play like people in love.
2. We're not so much a jazz band as an emotional weather system. We're a party on Gatsby's lawn. We're a cobblestone street in Paris at dusk. We're a nightclub in Rio. We're the early hours of the morning in the French Quarter of New Orleans. We're a mood, an atmosphere, an...(more)

Jazz Band from
Philadelphia,
PA (89 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

The Recessionals Jazz Band embodies the subversive bootleg era culture of the 1920's and 1930's and were recently named the Gigmasters "Best of 2016" as well as "Best of 2015"! They are also currently ranked #1 in Philadelphia for Live Band, Wedding Band, as well as Jazz Band. The band was born on the streets of New York City where they began and cut their teeth playing hot and sweet jazz in the big apple before moving beyond to audiences around the country. The band has performed at some of...(more)

Jazz Band from
Philadelphia,
PA (90 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

The soulful, swingin' sounds of the Aaron Noe Jazz Orchestra have been heard through out the United States. The sounds of Aaron Noe have been heard in concert with such artists as James Moody, Freddie Cole, the Jimmy Dorsey Big Band, and the Okayssions. The Aaron Noe Jazz Ensembles are in high demand for the finest occasions and events.
You can find Aaron Noe leading his Big Band, the Aaron Noe Jazz Orchestra and his quartet,the Aaron Noe Jazz 4, in performances at a variety of venues. ...(more)

Jazz Band from
Fredericksburg,
VA (87 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

Award-winning accordionist and educator Dallas Vietty is one of the most in-demand young accordionists performing jazz and swing in the United States today. Dallas' unique style comes from his background in the American jazz tradition, as well as deep study and immersion in the European swing tradition of Django Reinhardt (Gypsy Jazz) and the French musette and jazz accordionists.
As band leader of three groups (Hot Bijouxx, Musette Project, Tempus Fugit) Dallas remains very active on the...(more)

Jazz Band from
Philadelphia,
PA (89 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

La Vie En Rose is a marriage of French Chanson and Golden Age swing, with a repertoire of timeless American standards and French jazz songs: old classics with a hot twist celebrating France, love and music.
A bridge between the old world and the new, between French charm and American glam.?With the melodious voice of French singer Violette and her musicians from around the world, all the ingredients are gathered to make it hot and keep you swinging all night…
Band sizes from solo to a...(more)

Jazz Band from
Philadelphia,
PA (88 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

At Ampersand Productions, we pride ourselves on working with a network of Philadelphia's finest musicians. Reliability, flexibility, and talent are guarantees we offer to clients for every event.
Our event services are available for social, corporate, nonprofit, holidays, weddings, galas, bar/bat mitzvahs and more.
Solo piano for an intimate dinner party? Jazz trio for a corporate event? String quartet for a wedding ceremony? High energy dance band for a reception? We've got...(more)

Jazz Band from
Wynnewood,
PA (86 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

The Red Hot Ramblers are an authentic 1920s jazz ensemble in every way. They exemplify red hot syncopation, stompin' rhythms, and lyrical melodies associated with the Jazz Age. Their snappy on-stage appearance would make you think you stepped back in time to the Roaring 20s.
From concert halls to dimly lit bars to swing dances to outdoor events/weddings, the Red Hot Ramblers have been pleasing audiences since 2012. Our repertoire can extend before and after the 1920s from the early...(more)

20s Band from
Philadelphia,
PA (92 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

Members of the Four Prophet String Band have been busy playing in Philadelphia-based bluegrass, old time, and jazz bands for the past several years. They've recently come together to share their love of three- and four-part harmony singing, and the exhilarating rhythms of traditional Southern fiddle styles. They have played throughout the Northeastern US at weddings, square dances, private events, and local venues, and thrive on the energy between musicians and a dancing crowd. Playing both...(more)

Acoustic Band from
Philadelphia,
PA (92 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

Hi everybody, we're the Hot Taters. Formed in October 2008 as the Hot Patootoes, we evolved in June 2009 to become the Hot Taters!. We bring you the best in 20's, 30's & 40's hot jazz, swing, Dixieland, & New Orleans Mardi Gras music. We're a versitile band of experienced muli-instrumentalists who play music from hard driving Dixieland to classic ballads to happy sing-a-longs to New Orleans brass band funk. In addition, we have a dynamic female vocalist. We've played music & arts festivals,...(more)

Dixieland Band from
Philadelphia,
PA (100 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

The Gatsby Gang is the premier Gatsby themed Jazz Band in the Philadelphia area. We perform roaring 20s/30s jazz and also modern pop/jazz/lounge hits. The Gatsby Gang performs for hundreds of weddings and private/corporate events and Gatsby parties!
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"We booked The Gatsby Gang for our Speakeasy-themed wedding, and we couldn't even have dreamed how perfectly they would set the tone for our ceremony and reception. Many guests asked where we found...(more)

Jazz Band from
Philadelphia,
PA (101 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

Louis Pettinelli Music provides premium live entertainment for your wedding, party, or private event.
We stand out with our unwavering professionalism, tasteful musicality, flexibility, and diverse song repertoire. We perform jazz standards by seminal composers such as Cole Porter and Ira Gershwin, as well as uniquely funky and jazzy renditions of compositions by Stevie Wonder and many other pop artists, and much more. The Louis Pettinelli Jazz Group is available anywhere from 1-6 pieces...(more)

"Kosher Jazz" specializes in laid back, background swing, jazz, and bossa nova, plus we can rock your simcha with yiddish, israeli, and klezmer hits if called for! (we also play background jewish music if that's what you want for your event.) We can pull off Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong jazz hits, even though we're just a trio! We can also add more musicians if your event calls for it.
The core trio is: keyboards with built-in rhythm sounds (sounds like a...(more)

Versatility of music styles is the strength of New Deal Orchestra's Success. The young and the old have a great time dancing to this band. People go home weighing less than when they got there. Though we play with a lot of energy, the band's volume is never an issue. Big Band, Swing and Jazz, Sinatra favorites, traditional rock and roll, Motown, R&B, Disco, and party dance favorites are played with great success.
"You name it, we'll play it and your guests will love it".(more)

Dance Band from
Stanhope,
NJ (150 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

Jumelles Jazz, a breathtakingly virtuosic and soulful jazz duo, features Audrey Betsy on sax, flute, and clarinet and Sarah Jane Cion on piano. We can play anything from sophisticated background jazz to authentic klezmer music, to salsa, light rock/R&B, and classical. We can also add 2-4 more musicians for a larger ensemble sound. NOTE: We have a band insurance policy, required by some venues.(more)

Jazz Band from
Princeton,
NJ (126 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

The Lobsters Big Band swings hard, featuring the timeless music of Count Basie , Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Quincy Jones, as well as hip new arrangements--everything from 40's swing to hot latin and salsa. Led by keyboardist and arranger James "King Salmon" Lafferty, the full tilt big band is comprised of five saxes, four trumpets, four trombones, and the kickin' Lobster rhythm section.
The Lobsters Big Band features the soulful singing of Newark's own, Ms. Carrie Jackson. Leading the...(more)

Big Band from
Monmouth Junction,
NJ (133 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)

Music for your wedding, company event or party! The Recessionals Jazz Band has been performing in and around New York City since 2007, and in that time has performed at nearly every major landmark the city has to offer! Through working for agencies such as First Choice Musicians (created by Musicians Local 802 featuring some of the most established of New York City's professional musicians, ) The Recessionals have developed a reputation for delivering high-energy performances at some of New...(more)

Are you planning a Gatsby/Roaring 1920's event?
Let us help recreate the perfect vintage backdrop for your party, with our hot swingin' band and flapper dancers!
"Gatsby Now" is an energetic mélange of Prohibition-era jazz, French/Italian gypsy swing-waltz, and "vintage" Pop.
Renditions of Great Jazz standards, Italian classics and current hits are made anew by the bands unique arrangements:
A classy French chanson embraces a sizzling samba.
A pop hit is transmuted into a feverish...(more)

20s Band from
New York City,
NY (170 miles from Baltimore City County, MD)